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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.10, 22,030.65 and 11,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.10, 22,030.65 and 11,771.10 is: 17,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.10 : 22,030.65 = 11,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.10/22,030.65 = 11,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.10x = 22,030.65 × 11,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.10x = 259,324,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,324,984.22/14,687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.65

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